Shine On

SHINE ON: Inspiring News and Stories The following are just a few (of countless) people and organizations that are doing incredible things. We will be adding to this section on a regular basis. Do you have a story that you would like to see added to this list? Please submit it to: [email protected]. Thank you!

"If the drug performs well in the larger trials…it could be used in people in their 40s and 50s who are starting to show the first evidence of amyloid buildup."Click here for article

This black teacup poodle named Nala is making everyone smile at a nursing home in Minnesota. She scurries from room to room, even riding the elevator by herself, to see her friends.

ALIVE INSIDE

Wow! Have you seen this film? There is a national movement, and now even government support, to implement music therapy programs at long-term residential facilities (specifically nursing homes), and amazing projects like this one are making an impact!

"This stirring documentary follows social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music’s ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it." Click here for more information.

"When she reached out to the New York City Ballet about a dance program for children with special needs, she didn't expect a response. But what resulted is nothing short of sheer joy ... for everyone." (Courtesy of Upworthy.com)

Watch this video and learn more about the Prospector Theater in Connecticut!They provide educational and employment opportunities to adults with developmental disabilities through the operation of a four screen cinema. A very inspiring video and even more inspiring people behind it.

Truly Amazing. Please take a few minutes to watch in honor of Justin Legg, Jarred McKinley Carter, our veterans, organ donors, and those affected by Leukemia.

Kevin Pearce is an Olympic Snowboarder and founder of Love Your Brain Foundation. I admire him so much and his family for what they are doing for individuals and families impacted by traumatic brain injuries. Visit their website for more information.

Drew McDonough, left, works with Jean Kroll, owner of Sugar & Spice Extraordinary Sweet Treats. McDonough, who has autism, is employed at the commercial bakery near Chicago. (Nancy Stone/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

"Xoft, whose Axxent eBx device is the market leader, estimates that about one-third of patients with non-melanoma skin cancers—more than 1 million a year—are potential candidates for the new treatment, including those whose cancers are in prominent places like the eyes, ears and nose." Click here for full article.

Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies, PBS Video

Amazing work by many. If your life has been affected by cancer, you might want to check out this very powerful and informative PBS series that ran this year.

"He’s Teaching Others About Disability in the Funniest Way Possible"The Mighty website

Shane Burcaw has spinal muscular atrophy, affecting the part of his nervous system that controls voluntary muscle movement. He founded the organization, Laughing At My Nightmare, to show others how humor can improve their lives, while also bringing awareness to disability issues. Click here for full article.